The Old Water Tower Still Has What It Takes...

The old water tower survived a test of sorts this last week.  The water connection to the rural water district was left on for over 24 hours and the tank in the tower filled to overflow capacity.  The 50,000 gallon tank probably hasn't seen its full capacity in years.  A passer-by noticed water shooting out the overflow pipe.  There was no evidence of collapse despite the lack of maintenance.  If this tower is to go out, then at least it will have proven that it could still do the job it was built to do.

Prayer Concerns for Barnard Residents

George Murray recently was in the hospital, but is home recuperating.  Delmar Wolting is going through some health concerns and Bill Clark had surgery and is now out of intensive care.  Please keep them and their families is your thoughts and prayers.

Barnard Jam and Card Party on December 1st

The Barnard Jam will take place on December 1st in Barnard at the community building. Marilyn is serving soup.  Music will start in the early afternoon.

Later that night, the card party will begin.  Games start at 7 pm and all are welcome.  Come see if you can beat Kay Jackson at pitch.  From what I hear, she is a formidable pitch player.

Super Moon Over Barnard by Marilyn Switzer

August 4th Moon with Barnard Water tower...From Here To the Moon and Back...

Barnard Students Make the Lincoln High School Honor Roll

Barnard students Lisa Campbell (2013) and Maggie Foulke (2016) made the first quarter honor roll.  Great job!

Salt Creek 4-H Club News

The first Salt Creek 4-H meeting of the year took place on October 14th at the Gregg farm near Barnard.  Trace and Maruby McQueen joined the club.  This year's officers are:

President:
Allison Kirkendall

Vice President:
Matthew Kirkendall

Secretary:
Mikayla Breneman

Treasurer:
Joey Foulke

Reporter:
Kyle Breneman

4-H Council:
Allison Kirkendall, Kyle Breneman, and Maggie Foulke

The Salt Creek 4-H Club meets on the third Sunday of the month at 6 p.m.

Erick Dewayne Hall

Erick Hall, 34, Ripley, Oklahoma passed from this life  on Saturday, November 3, 2012.  Services were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.  Erick's friends wrote their final goodbyes on his casket.  A graveside service was held at the Milo Cemetery near Barnard, Kansas.  He and his family spent a number of years in Barnard.

Erick was born on April 30, 1978 to his parents Becky Sue Hall and Richard Dewayne Ebert.  He graduated high school in Ripley, OK in 1996.  After high school he enlisted in the US Army and was eventually stationed at Fort Hood.  He was a communication specialist and served in Korea, Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Iraq.  In 1998, he married  Shawna Johnson.

Erick's remaining family include his wife, Shawna; his mother, Becky Hall of Lincoln; daughters, Allyson, Alexys, and Aubrey; brother, Trint Hall and his wife, Heather of Lincoln; sister, Annette Sneath and her children, Levi, Logan, and Landon of Hoisington; and other beloved family.